Samsung TL350 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung TL350 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TL350 (10MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the TL350 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TL350 was released 3 years prior to the DP3 Merrill which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TL350 scores versus the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL350 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL350 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL350 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TL350 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL350 and DP3 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL350 and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL350 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TL350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.